I liked it that the cellar characters were played by the ensemble, never occurred to me it was due to budget constraints, it seemed to create connection rather than be jarring.
I particularly love the way the basement characters are the opposite of their upstairs counterparts. For example, Katy Wix's is eloquent and a bit posh- the opposite of Mary.
Give it a chance! Only the first few episodes are like the original, but eventually it becomes its own thing! Plus, Mat has a guest appearance in the second season (in an episode called Dumb Deaths lol)
There a few good things about the American version. The "Gilded Age" woman is fabulous!!! The living husband is wonderful. The rest...mediocre. The hippie chick is pretty fun, the Viking is beyond annoying and, frankly, awful and the actress who plays the living is cloying. Also, being that it's American, CBS calls it an "original comedy". Exxcuse me!?! They've hardly made any episodes and it isn't on half the time because Americans would rather watch tripe like "Big Brother" and this new piece of excrement called "Buddy Camp". Don't waste your time. Stick with the real original.
@@nssquared9174 theyve made more than the uk show, as a Brit myself I respect that many people don’t particularly like the us version, but I watched the first 5 episodes and after those five, it starts to become more of it’s own show with its own humour
that mary joke and their blushing teen boy behaviour shortly afterwards. you gotta love these two. (either way. cause they're beyond awesome and talented)
Looking forward to "meeting" the British Ghosts this November on US tv. I love the American version, and so I've watched all the UA-cam clips compilations from the UK original.
I like how different the Uk and US versuons are from each other. I view tbem as very different shows. Saying that the look Between Julian and Fanny on the episode where they thought one of them was going to be sucked off, that was a nice nod across the pond.
Born and raised Canadian. I have really enjoyed Ghosts (American). Last month, I got to start watching Ghosts UK and (about six episodes into Season One) am enjoying that one, too. It was interesting to compare the ensembles, to see what the Americans kept and what they changed. I think in the American version, they are quicker to tell us how the ghosts died on this lavish property, while in the UK version, I do not yet know those back-story details.
Americans have huge budgets, yet they almost always manage to produce something with very low quality writing and acting. Expensive sets aren’t everything. I recently watched four Roald Dahl shorts, written and directed by Wes Anderson. The sets are so simple, but the acting is phenomenal, and that’s all you need. Unless you’re deeply shallow, that is.
When I was growing up there was a distinct difference in quality between BBC sitcoms and ITV ones. ITV tended to be less sophisticated in the writing and much more pantomimish in the acting. They looked and felt cheaper. As though tgey were schedule fillers to support the adverts. BBC ones weren't afraid to be more literate, have darker themes and generally went for character driven plots rather than straight forward gags. I heard a critic once say that the only three good sitcoms ITV produced were Rising Damp series 1, Rising Damp series 2 and Rising Damp series 3.
In 🇺🇸 the objective is not to make good tv, the objective is to make sth passable to fill the void in between ads. The objective is to extract as much revenue as possible.
They are completely different shows. Two different families, different ghosts. It's a simple tie that binds but it's like choosing which The Office is "best". They are different shows....
I like to see it as taking place in the same universe, but in different locations. I like both shows and I love that the U.S. version expands on the lore of Ghosts in ways that the U.K. version doesn't. Both are great in their own right. Also, the more Ghosts content there is, the better, in my opinion. While I do prefer the U.K. version for various reasons, I still love the U.S. version as well. Also, yes, they are different shows, but that doesn't mean you can't compare them with each other, especially when one is clearly based off of the other. You are allowed to prefer one show over another.
I don’t think the US version translates the original theme or even the concept of this show very well. Quite frankly I think it’s ridiculous that American television is even taking a British show and adapting it in the first place, why can’t Americans create their own concepts ??
I fell hard in love with the U.S. Ghosts when I watched it, so when I tried the U.K. version I couldn't get through the first couple of episodes. The mansion was mouldy, decayed and dreary, the main couple lacked the chemistry of the U.S. couple, the U.S. actors are better looking (sorry to be shallow), and the writing in the American version is snappier because the show is only 20 mins. to allow time for ads. But I eventually tried the U.K. version again and now love it too. (I'm a citizen of both countries, so try to be unbiased.)
I think the Americans dumb down the show for the American audience. It was so scripted the chemistry between the ghosts and a UK version. You can see it straight off the couple in the American ghost is so scripted and the ghosts. The comedy is so scripted. There's no room for improvising and it definitely does not come across. Just The comedy too forced The worst thing about the American version.It's like there waiting for the next line. And then theres no Punch line snapchat hits right there just to dumb down.
I liked it that the cellar characters were played by the ensemble, never occurred to me it was due to budget constraints, it seemed to create connection rather than be jarring.
I particularly love the way the basement characters are the opposite of their upstairs counterparts. For example, Katy Wix's is eloquent and a bit posh- the opposite of Mary.
I can’t describe how much I love Ghosts and also how quickly I turned off the American one. Just couldn’t stomach it.
Give it a chance! Only the first few episodes are like the original, but eventually it becomes its own thing! Plus, Mat has a guest appearance in the second season (in an episode called Dumb Deaths lol)
There a few good things about the American version. The "Gilded Age" woman is fabulous!!! The living husband is wonderful. The rest...mediocre. The hippie chick is pretty fun, the Viking is beyond annoying and, frankly, awful and the actress who plays the living is cloying. Also, being that it's American, CBS calls it an "original comedy". Exxcuse me!?! They've hardly made any episodes and it isn't on half the time because Americans would rather watch tripe like "Big Brother" and this new piece of excrement called "Buddy Camp". Don't waste your time. Stick with the real original.
@@nssquared9174 I think you hate just to hate it.
Same
@@nssquared9174 theyve made more than the uk show, as a Brit myself I respect that many people don’t particularly like the us version, but I watched the first 5 episodes and after those five, it starts to become more of it’s own show with its own humour
I've never spotted the fake moustache despite watching the whole thing four times, and now my life is changed forever.
that mary joke and their blushing teen boy behaviour shortly afterwards. you gotta love these two. (either way. cause they're beyond awesome and talented)
Ben Willbond is just... this man, honestly 😍😍😍❤❤❤
Yep
Looked fetching in the uniform, I thought that was just the clothes, but no, it wasn't. 😊
Absolutely love Ghosts UK, the American version is no comparison. The flow of the characters isn't there.
i absolutely agree
As an American, I can confidently say the UK version is SO much better! ❤
Love you guys,amazing humor and chemistry between you all
They are such a delight. Also Ben is hot.
Yes, i mean Larry's nice too but Ben is hot. Handsome and funny. Its not fair!
just realised I'd listen to any audiobook or podcast if Larry was the one talking on it
I love how they've basically got matching shoes
exactly my thinking, mate
Both so handsome and funny
Looking forward to "meeting" the British Ghosts this November on US tv. I love the American version, and so I've watched all the UA-cam clips compilations from the UK original.
Just love these 2
Oh yeah, I remember Katy was in Ted Lasso but I didn’t make the connection that she had to leave ghosts until now 😂
I like how different the Uk and US versuons are from each other. I view tbem as very different shows. Saying that the look Between Julian and Fanny on the episode where they thought one of them was going to be sucked off, that was a nice nod across the pond.
Impressive Ben n Larry. Proper wonderful
Love larry
Did anybody else notice Richard's glasses floating on the edge of the shot?...
Fanny Button, what a name..
Omg I just realized!!
Born and raised Canadian. I have really enjoyed Ghosts (American). Last month, I got to start watching Ghosts UK and (about six episodes into Season One) am enjoying that one, too. It was interesting to compare the ensembles, to see what the Americans kept and what they changed. I think in the American version, they are quicker to tell us how the ghosts died on this lavish property, while in the UK version, I do not yet know those back-story details.
Americans have huge budgets, yet they almost always manage to produce something with very low quality writing and acting. Expensive sets aren’t everything.
I recently watched four Roald Dahl shorts, written and directed by Wes Anderson. The sets are so simple, but the acting is phenomenal, and that’s all you need. Unless you’re deeply shallow, that is.
When I was growing up there was a distinct difference in quality between BBC sitcoms and ITV ones. ITV tended to be less sophisticated in the writing and much more pantomimish in the acting. They looked and felt cheaper. As though tgey were schedule fillers to support the adverts.
BBC ones weren't afraid to be more literate, have darker themes and generally went for character driven plots rather than straight forward gags.
I heard a critic once say that the only three good sitcoms ITV produced were Rising Damp series 1, Rising Damp series 2 and Rising Damp series 3.
In 🇺🇸 the objective is not to make good tv, the objective is to make sth passable to fill the void in between ads. The objective is to extract as much revenue as possible.
I mean, Wes Anderson is very American!
Did they intentionally match outfits?
right down to the mini-cuffs on their jeans!
Love these guys 🤣 I quite like the American one
Have you asked Rob Brydon back on? He's been doing this new thing where he interviews other comedians. could be a game changer
They are completely different shows. Two different families, different ghosts. It's a simple tie that binds but it's like choosing which The Office is "best".
They are different shows....
I like to see it as taking place in the same universe, but in different locations. I like both shows and I love that the U.S. version expands on the lore of Ghosts in ways that the U.K. version doesn't. Both are great in their own right. Also, the more Ghosts content there is, the better, in my opinion. While I do prefer the U.K. version for various reasons, I still love the U.S. version as well. Also, yes, they are different shows, but that doesn't mean you can't compare them with each other, especially when one is clearly based off of the other. You are allowed to prefer one show over another.
I like them both English and US
I very much doubt there can be any better writing that in the original show.
I wish you had made the US Ghosts more like the UK Ghosts, actually.
they didn’t make the us version
Bens will bond
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I don’t think the US version translates the original theme or even the concept of this show very well. Quite frankly I think it’s ridiculous that American television is even taking a British show and adapting it in the first place, why can’t Americans create their own concepts ??
The UK version is the best version but the US remake isn't that bad and is pretty good
I fell hard in love with the U.S. Ghosts when I watched it, so when I tried the U.K. version I couldn't get through the first couple of episodes. The mansion was mouldy, decayed and dreary, the main couple lacked the chemistry of the U.S. couple, the U.S. actors are better looking (sorry to be shallow), and the writing in the American version is snappier because the show is only 20 mins. to allow time for ads. But I eventually tried the U.K. version again and now love it too. (I'm a citizen of both countries, so try to be unbiased.)
I think the Americans dumb down the show for the American audience. It was so scripted the chemistry between the ghosts and a UK version. You can see it straight off the couple in the American ghost is so scripted and the ghosts. The comedy is so scripted. There's no room for improvising and it definitely does not come across. Just The comedy too forced The worst thing about the American version.It's like there waiting for the next line. And then theres no Punch line snapchat hits right there just to dumb down.
The 🇺🇸 version is no good, it just doesn’t have the same heart and some of the actors are really bad.
Baloney!
@@williamjackson5942Damn your eyes sir
American version is crap
Nope, it is different but quite good.
@@williamjackson5942nope it's crap
I loved ghosts but the ending was disappointing
“Americans” 🫣🥱
they were trying their best to not say " yeah the American version is bollocks "